First-Degree Burglary in Arizona: ARS 13-1508

October 31, 2025 | Theft & Shoplifting

In Arizona, first-degree burglary is a more serious variation of second- or third-degree burglary. The legal definition of first-degree burglary is that a person or an accomplice commits a second-degree or third-degree burglary offense while knowingly in possession of explosives, a deadly weapon, or a dangerous instrument during the commission of the offense. Under Arizona… read more

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What Are the Different Kinds of Property Crimes in Arizona?

July 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense,Theft & Shoplifting

In Arizona, property owners have the right to be free from theft, vandalism, trespassers and other property-related crimes. If a property owner believes that you committed a crime against his or her premises, vehicle or owned possessions, you may receive a criminal charge or get arrested for an alleged property crime. The penalties that you… read more

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What Happens if You Find Money or Jewelry? Can You Keep It?

April 16, 2020 | Theft & Shoplifting

The old saying, finders keepers, losers weepers, is not correct. In Arizona, a person commits theft if, without lawful authority, the person knowingly: comes into control of lost, mislaid or misdelivered property of another under the circumstances providing means of inquiry as to the true owner and appropriates such property to the person own or… read more

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Arizona Credit Card Theft Lawyer

November 8, 2019 | Theft & Shoplifting

What is Credit Card Theft Across Arizona? The theft of a credit card is punished severely in Arizona. Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2102 provides that theft of a credit card or obtaining a credit card by fraudulent means requires: Control of a credit card without the cardholder’s or issuer’s consent through theft or theft by… read more

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Self-Exclusion Process in Arizona Casinos

June 18, 2019 | Defense Strategies,Theft & Shoplifting

In Arizona, there is one major problem with the self-exclusion process in Arizona casinos. If you have a gambling problem, casinos have a process for these individuals. This process is where they can inform the casino of their gambling problem and can voluntarily request to be banned from the casino. This is known as the… read more

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